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About
I'm Tim, a Columbus handyman and locksmith tech with years of hands-on experience in the jobs most homeowners put off. I specialize in door installation, interior painting, lock installation and repair, and window treatments. I have hung solid-core and pre-hung doors in old Victorian Village frames, painted occupied apartments in the Short North with clean lines and low odor, installed deadbolts and smart locks that actually align, and mounted blinds and curtain rods on plaster, brick, and drywall without cracking walls. I work tidy, show up on time, and treat your home like my own."
Full experience paragraph (for website About):
My experience comes from daily work in central Ohio homes, not from a classroom.
For door installation, I have replaced sticking bedroom doors, installed new pre-hung exterior doors with proper weatherstripping, and hung barn doors and bifolds in tight closets. I know how to shim, plane, and adjust frames so doors close quietly and latch first try.
For interior painting, I focus on prep. I patch nail holes, sand glossy trim, tape crisp edges, and use drop cloths and plastic to protect your space. Most of my painting is in lived-in condos and rentals, so I work clean and fast with two-coat coverage.
For locks, I install standard deadbolts, keypad and smart locks, and repair misaligned latches and loose handles. I reinforce strike plates and set doors so they lock secure without slamming.
For window treatments, I measure once and drill once. I mount curtain rods, blinds, cellular shades, and plantation shutters on drywall, plaster, and brick using the right anchors. I also repair broken tilt wands, restring cords, and replace brackets.
Across all four, I bring the same approach: precision, integrity, and care. I am fully insured, I communicate clearly, and I stand behind my work.
Overview
Hired 5 times
Serves Columbus, OH
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22 employees
19 years in business
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Services offered
Project type
Type of lock
Deadbolt
Vehicle lock
Doorknob
Mailbox
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Sabbo t.
May 24, 2026
The actual price was cheaper than quoted since he was able to complete the work so quickly, and he had 20 minutes left of the first hour so he fixed a second item for me that I wasn't planning on. I was pleasantly surprised!
Jeff J.
3 days ago
Hired on Thumbtack
Amazing service! Answered within 10 minutes. Had an appointment set up within 30 minutes. Took 20 minutes to complete the job. At a decent price thank you so much. Would definitely use again.
Details: Re-key lock for different keys to work • Deadbolt • I'm flexible
Lock Installation and Repair
Parthasarathy B.
3 weeks ago
Hired on Thumbtack
The person who came to replace the deadbolt lock on my front door was dishonest.
His first name was Chala. For privacy reasons, I will not provide the last name. I am assuming he is an employee of this company.
When we first started interacting, I told him that I am happy to pick up the lock from the hardware store. He told me that he will pick it up from the hardware store on his way and install it. We agreed on the lock to be purchased and the price that was listed at in the hardware store.
He purchased a lock of a different brand that was a lower priced lock and started to install it. I had to stop him from installing it when it was not what agreed to. He kept lying to me that the lock we agreed on what not available. That was not true. I looked at website of the hardware store and it was readily available.
Finally we agreed on the price to install a different lock and he completed the job.
Very unhappy about the experience. I will not hire this company or this person again.
Lock Installation and Repair
Shimelis D.
May 22, 2026
Perfect locksmith in Columbus and near by areas
Luke N.
Jun 8, 2026
Great guy we was short of it and he still worked it out appreciate it him very much chala thanks
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